2020-21 Academic Year Learning Plan
Information about the classroom environment for students.
What is the Learning Plan?
For the academic year of 2020-21, TCC has changed its classroom experience to offer
a hybrid model of instruction. For fall, winter, spring and summer of 2020-21, most
courses will be held online with an exception of labs in select classes.
Details are:
- Online instruction will be offered for the majority of instruction.
- Some on-campus instruction will be allowed.
- Online and on-campus classes will be synchronously (a scheduled time) and asnycronously (on your own time).
- Required labs will be allowed on-campus
- New instructional modalities have been developed to increase student-faculty engagement.
- Some critical student services (i.e. computer labs, tutoring, eLearning, library) will offer limited on-campus student support.
- Additional technology trainings will be offered to assist students to navigate the online environment.
Important Dates
November 9 (Monday) |
Winter Quarter priority enrollment begins (State mandated) |
November 10 (Tuesday) |
Winter Quarter enrollment begins for currently enrolled students |
November 16 (Monday) |
Winter Quarter open enrollment begins |
Jan. 4 (Monday) |
Winter Quarter begins |
Feb. 23 (Tuesday) |
Spring Quarter open enrollment begins |
Mar. 29 (Monday) |
Spring Quarter begins |
Teaching Modalities
For 2020-21, TCC will have five teaching modalities available, each with stipulations. These are defined and explained below.
Term |
Definition |
Class Time in Schedule? |
Classroom in Schedule? |
Synchronous |
Students and their instructor will meet at the same time in the same place, either in-person or online |
-- |
-- |
Asynchronous |
students and their instructor will work on their own time, online |
-- |
-- |
Online |
100% asynchronous instruction delivered online, via Canvas. This is the default. |
No |
No |
Face-to-Face |
100% synchronous on-campus (“traditional”) instruction |
Yes |
Yes |
Hybrid |
40%-60% synchronous on-campus (“traditional”) instruction, with the remainder of instruction delivered asynchronously, online, via Canvas |
Yes |
Yes |
Mixed Online |
40%-60% synchronous online instruction delivered via Zoom or an alternative, with the remainder of instruction delivered asynchronously, online, via Canvas |
Yes |
No |
Timed Online |
100% synchronous online instruction delivered via Zoom or an alternative, with assignments and other course material delivered via Canvas |
Yes |
No |
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Look for in ctcLink
These diagrams will help you register for the classes that will work best for your situation.
Need enrollment assistance?
Enrollment Services staff will be available during the following hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-12pm
Contact Information:
Phone: 253-566-5325
Email: enrollmentservices@tacomacc.edu